Gold’s Gym holds charity auction for ADA

The Gold’s Gym in the Shoppes at Old Bridge has joined forces with the American Diabetes Association and Brick Township-based Natale Promotions to present a charity silent auction of celebrity memorabilia that will be open to the public. The auction will take place Monday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 8 at the Gold’s, 3857 Route 9 north at Texas Road.

“Each piece has a starting minimum bid and there is a bid sheet with each piece and a complete description of each item,” Joe Natale said. “The personalized bid sheets will include the American Diabetes Association so members of Gold’s or people off the street know a portion of the proceeds will go to the American Diabetes Association.”

Natale Promotions will accept all forms of payment and donate 15 percent of proceeds to the American Diabetes Association, representatives of which will be on hand at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 to announce the auction’s winners. Winners need not be present, can be contacted by phone and can be shipped prize.

“It’s a win-win for everyone,” said Ross Franklin, general manager of the Gold’s Gym in Old Bridge.

“I have been involved in several silent auctions at special events, and they’ve proven to be very profitable,” added Anna Maria J. Mindish, director of special events for the Bridgewater-based North Jersey chapter of the American Diabetes Association. “It’s a great way to raise money to support our mission.

“We’re a proud partner with Gold’s Gym,” Mindish continued. “They sponsor our ADA Tour cycling event. We have three events each year, and Gold’s comes on board as national sponsor. We’re happy to have their support to partner on events like this benefit and raise more money to fight diabetes.”

Special guests will include Mark Weiss, who has photographed Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne and many other rock stars all over the world. Weiss will be on hand at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6.

About Bob Makin

Bob Makin is a multimedia watchdog reporter for the Home News Tribune, Courier News and MyCentralJersey.com. He has been with Gannett 20 years and a journalist for 34. He also is a former fitness coach specializing in sports-specific training and methods to fight diabetes and heal from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, two illnesses Makin has been able to control through exercise and nutrition. A former competitive boxer and wrestler, Makin relies heavily on mixed martial arts as a form of exercise.

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